TRENDS TOWARD BRIDGES BUILT WITH COMBINATIONS OF TIMBER, CONCRETE AND STEEL COMPONENTS

This is a report on composite bridge structures prepared by ARB&BA committee. The techniques and materials may be used for new bridges or for repair of existing ones. Site conditions may restrict some choices and construction equipment and procedures on a specific railroad may restrict others. While a steel or concrete bridge with a ballasted deck is probably the best choice, it is also the most costly. Alternatives should be examined, particularly on secondary lines.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the 80th Annual Convention of the American Railway Bridge and Building Association, Chicago, Illinois, 15-17 September 1975.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Railway Bridge & Building Association

  18154 Harwood Avenue
  Homewood, IL  United States  60430
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 39-42
• Serial:
  • Publication of: American Railway Bridge & Building Association
  • Publisher: American Railway Bridge & Building Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridge design; Bridges; Concrete bridges; Laminated wood; Metal bridges; Repairing; Steel bridges; Stringers; Structural design; Wooden bridges
• Old TRIS Terms: Bridge repairs; Glued laminated bridge stringers
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139957
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 26 2003 12:00AM